Chairman:

I acknowledge the Minister's commitment to deal with it. This committee was concerned, following previous replies, that it would only be dealt with as part of the total contributions system in three years. I acknowledge that it has been dealt with. We have always wanted this issue to be recognised and dealt with on its own. The total contributions system that will be rolled out in a number of years is a different issue. I acknowledge that the Minister has made that point. I call Deputy Brady.